Medals galore at the Tan
APS United finished the season in a blaze of glory as the W40 and W50 teams sealed premierships and the M60 team came runners-up by a measly 2 points. A…
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Old legs conquer Burnley Half
Most of APSU’s younger runners gave the AV Half Marathon a miss, but there were still some solid runs and another team win for the M60 squad. Best performances were…
APSOC season over too soon
A beautiful day at Westerfolds Park brought the APSOC 2024 season to an end. A new start and finish line adjacent to the picnic shelter was a success, although the…
Triple gold for APSU
In one of the most successful days in the club’s 28 year history, three of APSU’s four teams won gold medals in the Ekiden Relay at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong….
Old Xavs seal flag double
Comprehensive victories by Old Xaverians at this year’s Cooke-McClelland 8k secured the club the open division 1 and women’s divisional premierships for 2024. Other winners on the day were fastest…
Benign Ballarat brings improvement
APSU’s open men’s team finally hit its straps in the 15k Road Championships. Conditions were as good as you could get around Lake Wendouree. Ben Beischer took full advantage, finishing…
Sand no handicap for OX
Old Xaverians had a clear win in the Brighton-by-the-Sea Handicap teams race for 2024, although Beatrice Hendy (OB) saluted for outright line honours for the second time this season. APSOC…
Get your dinner tickets now
Athletes and friends are encouraged to book their seats as soon as possible for this year’s Presentation Dinner on Saturday 31 August through TryBooking here. Early bookings are needed so…
Battling the elements
A freezing wind and scudding showers greeted runners for round 6 of the XCR competition at Bundoora Park. Ben Beischer and Anna Kasapis distinguished themselves with top 20 finishes in…
Old Scotch squeaks home
Normally six runners in the top eleven finishers would be enough to win the open teams race at the Williamson, but Old Scotch had five in the first eight and…
Old Xavs enjoy the Lodge
Old Xaverian athletes won just about every major award at this year’s Lodge Handicaps – both handicaps (Christine Williams and Dean Whiteley) and men’s and women’s fastest 16k times (Simon…
APSU women grab more gold
In a season where the APSU men’s teams have struggled, our W40 and W50 teams are showing how it’s done, with two more gold medal-winning efforts in the Sandown Road…
Brisk at Braeside
Runners gathered on a very chilly Sunday morning at Braeside Park for the second Hooley Relay to be conducted at this gorgeous venue. Old Xaverians and Old Wesley came out…
Prez takes handicap honours
It’s a rare event when the man giving out the awards wins one, but that’s what happened at this year’s McPhail 8k, as APSOC President Nigel Watson (OS) won the…
APSU’s overage teams showing the way
APS United’s open men’s team is looking for improvement, but meanwhile the M60, W40 and W50 squads are travelling well after round 3 of XCR, the 10k Road Championship at…
Winners galore at Churchill Park
Two events mean two handicap winners plus two male and two female fastest times. Rob Schwerkolt (OS) and Lincolm Mah (SK) took out the 6k and 12k handicaps, while Adam…
Henry hangs on for huge win
Old Geelong Grammarians saw their first ever handicap winner as Henry Hinckfuss narrowly outlasted Angus Webb (OGC) in the Orchard 10k on a fine sunny day at Albert Park Lake….
Old guys rule at the rock
APS United’s M60 team is strong this year and it showed its depth by winning at AV’s newest and most scenic venue, Hanging Rock, over a challenging 12k course. Anna…
Old Xavs’ day at the Dyson
Strength in numbers and a touch of luck as Old Scotch’s team was disqualified for fielding an unregistered runner saw Old Xaverians dominate this year’s Dyson Relay with wins in…
Silver medals kick off XCR ’24
APS United’s W40 and M60 teams snared silver medals in their divisions in round 1 of XCR ’24, the Jells Park Cross Country Relays. A young men’s division 2 team…
Hendy first home in Hare & Hounds
After placing second on handicap at the Jamieson 5k, Beatrice Hendy (OB) has shot to the top of the handicapper’s rankings with a win at the Hare & Hounds. Adam…
10 year old a Jamieson winner
Old Scotch dominated the open teams’ competition at the Jamieson, but it was the performance of ten year old James Hall that caused astonishment as he clocked 16:39 for the…
President’s welcome 2024
Registrations are now open for the APSOC season 2024 – our 93rd season. Our first event was a cross country race between Old Xaverians, Old Wesley and Old Scotch in…
SKAAC Social Run Club launched
SKAAC invites all APSOC members to join its monthly Social Run Club sessions. Updated details are on the flyer.
Dinner marks end of an era
At this year’s APSOC dinner, Professor Field Rickards announced his retirement as handicapper after 35 years. The dinner capped another successful season, as all award winners were announced and celebrated.